Attractions in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Historic Homes & Buildings
Alexander Dickson House 919-732-7741
150 East King Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hillsborough
This unique Quaker-plan style house features an office used by Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston before his surrender to Union General William T. Sherman at Durham... more info mapBurwell School, The 919-732-7451
319 Churton Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hillsborough
The site of the Reverend and Mrs. Burwell's School for Young Ladies, this historic schoolhouse includes an 1821 two-story frame house, an 1840 brick music building, an... more info mapEagle Lodge Masonic Hall #19 919-732-9834
142 West King Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27278
Hillsborough
Beautiful Greek Revival building made of solid brick that was designed by William Nichols, the state architect, and has served as an opera house, an unofficial town... more info mapForest Theater 919-962-2069
1832 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Now used for special events and weddings, this historic theater was the chosen site of William C. Coker for an outdoor drama celebrating the 300th anniversary of... more info mapHorace Williams House 919-942-7818
610 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27515
The Octagon Room of this charming historic home serves as the major gallery for the Chapel Hill Preservation Society which features monthly changing art exhibits. This... more info mapOld Playmakers Theatre 919-962-1630
391 Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
A National Historic Landmark, this Greek Revival structure was originally built as a library and ballroom that was converted in 1925 into a theatre. The Union Army... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery 919-968-2833
Corner of Country Club & South Roads
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this cemetery originally served as the burial place for University faculty, their slaves, and students and now... more info mapOld Slave Cemetery 919-732-7741
Margaret Lane & Hillsborough Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hillsborough
This cemetery has been called the Colored Cemetery, the Black Cemetery, Old Margaret Lane Cemetery, and the Town Public Cemetery throughout the years and was filled up... more info
Libraries & Research Centers
Chapel Hill Public Library 919-968-2777
100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
This large public library offers adult and children's books and materials, as well as Internet resources, children's programming and activities, and a bookmobile that... more info mapOrange County Public Library System - Cybrary 919-918-7387
100 North Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC 27510
Located in the Carrboro Century Center
Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. more info
Museums & Galleries
Ackland Art Museum 919-966-5736
Columbia Street near Franklin Street Intersection, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
University of North Carolina
This museum features a diverse collection of over 15,000 objects that include the history of European paintings and sculptures, Asian art and works on paper, and... more info mapBlue Heaven 919-929-5877
1840 Airport Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Unique 3,100 square foot museum that features artifacts and memorabilia of the University of North Carolina's men's basketball program with both static and technological... more info mapChapel Hill Museum 919-967-1400
523 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27515
Numerous exhibits highlighting North Carolina's history, arts, and decorative arts with an emphasis on Chapel Hill and Orange County areas, as well as Southern culture,... more info mapKenan Football Center 919-966-2575
283 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Frank H. Kenan Stadium
Features of this center include a Hall of Honors and the Heavner Theater for football archives that displays cases of historical artifacts and memorabilia, as well as... more info mapMemorabilia Room, The 919-962-6000
301 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dean E. Smith Center
Located on the second level of the Dean E. Smith Center, this 3,000 square foot room contains artifacts and highlight tapes of some of the greatest moments in the... more info mapNorth Carolina Collection Gallery 919-962-1172
CB # 3930, Wilson Library, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
University of North Carolina
An eclectic and diverse collection of artifacts and historic displays on the history of North Carolina, as well as the history of the University of North Carolina, is on... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Coker Aboretum 919-962-0522
East Cameron Avenue at Raleigh Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
University of North Carolina
Created in 1903, this magnificent five acre garden contains over 500 species of plants, trees, and shrubs and features a 300 foot native vine arbor and a unique stone... more info mapMontrose Gardens 919-732-7787
320 Saint Mary's Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hillsborough
Begun in the 19th century by Governor and Mrs. William Alexander Graham, this exquisite nationally known garden features specimen trees, a rock garden, woods garden, and... more info mapNorth Carolina Botanical Garden 919-962-0522
CB 3375, Totten Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27515
University of North Carolina
The largest natural botanical garden in the Southeast, this garden lies on 600 acres of preserved land that includes a wide variety of flowers and plants, herb gardens,... more info map
Science & Technology
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 919-962-1236
250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
The first facility of its kind in the South, this planetarium and science center features public shows in a 68-foot domed theater, as well as educational exhibits and a... more info map
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